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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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