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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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