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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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