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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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