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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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