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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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