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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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