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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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