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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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