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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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