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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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