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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources