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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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