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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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