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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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