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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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