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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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