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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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