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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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