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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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