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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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