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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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