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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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