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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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