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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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