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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major 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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