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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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