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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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