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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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