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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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