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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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