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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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