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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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