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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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