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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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