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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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