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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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