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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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