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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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