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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the 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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