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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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