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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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