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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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