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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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