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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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