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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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