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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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