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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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