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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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