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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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