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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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