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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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