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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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