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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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