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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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