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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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