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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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