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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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