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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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