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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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