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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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