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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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