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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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