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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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