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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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