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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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