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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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