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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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