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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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