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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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