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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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