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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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