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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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