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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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