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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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