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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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