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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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