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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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