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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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