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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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