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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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