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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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