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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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