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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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