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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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