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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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