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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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