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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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