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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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