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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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