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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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