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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines 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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