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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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