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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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