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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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