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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers 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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