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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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