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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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