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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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