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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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