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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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