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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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