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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about 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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