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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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