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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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