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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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