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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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