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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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