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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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