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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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