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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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