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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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