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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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