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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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