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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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