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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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