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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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