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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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