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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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