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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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