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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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