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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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