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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 (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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