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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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