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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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