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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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