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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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