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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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