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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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