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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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