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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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