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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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