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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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