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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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