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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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