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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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