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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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