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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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