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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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