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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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