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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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