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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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