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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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