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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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