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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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