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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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