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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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