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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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