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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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