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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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