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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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