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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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