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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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