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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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