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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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