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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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