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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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