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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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