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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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