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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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