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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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