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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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