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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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