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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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