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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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