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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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