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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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