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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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