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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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