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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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