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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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