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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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