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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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