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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key 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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