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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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