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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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