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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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