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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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