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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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