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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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