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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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