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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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