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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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