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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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