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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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