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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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