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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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