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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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