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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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