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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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