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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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