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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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