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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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