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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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