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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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