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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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