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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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