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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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