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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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