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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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