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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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