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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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