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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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