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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. 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. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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