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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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