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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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