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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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