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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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