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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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