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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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