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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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