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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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