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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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