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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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