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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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