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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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