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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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