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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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