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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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