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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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