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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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