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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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