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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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