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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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