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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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