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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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