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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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