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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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