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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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