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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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