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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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