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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with 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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