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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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