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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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