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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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