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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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