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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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