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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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