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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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