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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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