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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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