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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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