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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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