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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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