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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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