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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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