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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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