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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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