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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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