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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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