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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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