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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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