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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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