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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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