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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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