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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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