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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education