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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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