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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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