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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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