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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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