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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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