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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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