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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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