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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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