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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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