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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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