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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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