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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important 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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