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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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