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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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