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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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