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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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