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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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