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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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