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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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