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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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