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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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