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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor 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 learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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