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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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