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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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