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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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