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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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