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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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