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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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