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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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