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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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