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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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