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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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