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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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