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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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