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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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