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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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