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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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