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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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