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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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