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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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