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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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