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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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