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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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