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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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