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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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