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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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