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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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