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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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