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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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