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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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