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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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