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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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