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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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