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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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