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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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