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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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