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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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