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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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