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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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