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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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