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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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