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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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