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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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