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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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