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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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