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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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