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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores 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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