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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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