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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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