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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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