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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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