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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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