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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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