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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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