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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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