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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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