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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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