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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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