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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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