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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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