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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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