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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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