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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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