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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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