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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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