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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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