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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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