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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education