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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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