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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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