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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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