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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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