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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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