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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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