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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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