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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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