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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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