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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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