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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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