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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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