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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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