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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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