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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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