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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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