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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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