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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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