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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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