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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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