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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the 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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