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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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