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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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