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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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