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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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