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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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