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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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