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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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