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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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