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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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