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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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