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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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