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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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