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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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