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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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