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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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