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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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