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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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