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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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