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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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