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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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