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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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