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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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