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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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