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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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