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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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