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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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