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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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