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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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