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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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