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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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