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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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