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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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