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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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