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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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