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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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