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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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