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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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