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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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