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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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