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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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