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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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