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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor 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 technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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