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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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