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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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