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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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