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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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