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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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