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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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