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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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