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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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