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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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