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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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