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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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