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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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