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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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