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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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