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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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