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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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