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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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