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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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