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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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