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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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