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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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