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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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