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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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