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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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