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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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