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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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