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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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