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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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