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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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