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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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