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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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