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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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