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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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