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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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