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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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