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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with 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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