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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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