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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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