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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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