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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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