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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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