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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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