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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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