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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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