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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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