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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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