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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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