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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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