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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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