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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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