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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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