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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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