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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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