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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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