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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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