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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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