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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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