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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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