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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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