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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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