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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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