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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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