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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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