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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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