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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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