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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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