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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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