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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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