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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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