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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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