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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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