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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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