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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major 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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