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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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