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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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