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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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