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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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