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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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