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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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