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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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