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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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