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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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