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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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