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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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