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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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