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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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