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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key 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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