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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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