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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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