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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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