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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major 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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