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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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