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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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 desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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