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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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