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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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