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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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