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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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