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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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