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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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