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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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