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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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