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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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