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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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