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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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